Record ID: DEV-FDCC67
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button of post-medieval date, c. AD. 1825-1900. It is a large, flat discoid button with a central design of a twelve pointed star on the front surface; the circumference is decorated with tiny scallop-shaped stamps which can be seen over much of the circular edge, but some of the stamps have worn away. The twelve pointed star has small stamped dots or pellets between each of the star points, the dots alternating with the points. In the centre of the star is the shape of a flower head, the edge of which could depict the petals. Corrosion has worn away the su…
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: DEV-61EFCF
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead/tin alloy button of post-medieval date, c. 17th century. A composite, discoidal, two-piece button with a solid convex front and a flat back. It is undecorated apart from a small knop at the centre of the convex front. There are two side-by-side depressions centrally located on the rear where the missing looped shank would have attached. Measurements: diameter 13.60 mm, thickness 4.07 mm, weight 2.13 g. Similar examples are recorded in Read, B, 2005, Metal Buttons c. 900 BC - c. AD 1700, p. 76, nos. 304 & 305.
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: DEV-6CEA22
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy button with an integral drilled loop dating to the 17th century AD. This button is discoidal with a concave reverse and a convex front. The main design consists of a quatrefoil over the centre of a cross whose arms are formed of two engraved parallel lines. There is a punched ring-and-dot deign at the centre of the quatrefoil. In the angles of the cross crescentic design, itself formed from punched crescents. Forming a border around the whole is a circumferential ring of smaller punched annulets, many overlapping. The loop is central on the reverse, b…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-6C91F8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper-alloy discoidal, flat button with an incomplete integral drilled loop dating to the 17th century AD.  The decoration consists of a punched central circle and dot with an engraved clockwise hatched four-bladed impeller. In between the blades are four more circle-and-dot designs, all within a circular border.  Measurements: 23 mm in diameter and 6.35 g in weight A close parallel may be found illustrated in Read (2010, 39, no. 135), both in terms of decoration and module.
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: DEV-B29537
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy livery button. A circular button  with a looped wire shank at the rear. The front is clightly convex and decorated with a relief design of a crest comprising an armoured arm holding a flag. The flag is decorated with a face on a field of stars and a cross-hatched background. The reverse is flat and bears the makers mark of FIRMIN AND WESTALL. There are traces of white metal coating on the front. Date: Modern  - .1794 - 1811 Measurements: 24mm in diameter, 4mm in thickness and 5.11g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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Record ID: DEV-127252
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500-1700. The button would have originally been circular in shape and flattened in section. Approximately 50% of the button now survives. It is an openwork design, composed of three large apertures in the centre and four smaller circular apertures which are preserved in full. Between these is a swirling design which is composed of laureate style leaves and circular rings. It is reminiscent of Read (2016) No's 231 and 275 which are dated from the 15th to 17th centuries. Measurements: 26.1mm diameter,…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Friday 6th May 2022
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Record ID: DEV-2EEF47
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval decorative button dating to c. AD 1600-1750. The buckle is circular in shape and rectangular in section. It is silvered, with a decorative design etched into the silvering. The design is composed of a sexfoil rose n the centre of an interlocking twelve-pointed star composed of multiple parallel lines. It is secured by a two rivets which are attached to a small plate, in the centre of which is the stub of the attachment loop. Measurements: 20.5 mm diameter, 4.9 mm thickness, weight 5.14 g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-1EFC3E
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silvered copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1794-1803. The button is circular in shape and flattened in section, with a circular soldered loop still attached. It bears the legend "AXMINSTER VOLUNTEERS" arranged in a perimeter legend around a crown. The legend refers to a small regiment of foot raised in Axminster in 1794 and commanded by a Captain William Tucker. It was still in existence in 1801, but by 1803 had been incorporated into the North Devon Regiment of Militia. Measurements: 19.7mm diameter, 7.1mm thickness, weight 3.35g.
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 12th January 2022
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Record ID: DEV-0DA1C8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy "Dandy" button dating to AD 1700-1800. The button is circular in shape and flattened in section, with the raised central base for the shank present but the shank itself damaged and missing. The perimeter of the button itself is also damaged and ragged. This does not affect the apperance of the decorative design, which is composed of a central multi-pointed star which may be intended to resemble a sunburst, placed within a series of swirling designs composed of multiple iterations of four parallel curving lines. The original silver plating/wash is pre…
Created on: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: DEV-444629
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An complete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1700-1800. The button is circular in plan and flattened in cross section, with the soldered loop compressed and bent around into the reverse of the button surface. The rounded perimeter of the button is now damaged and appears more faceted, giving it a semi-octagonal appearance. The obverse is worn and the pattern is no longer clearly visible. Measurements: 17.10mm diameter, 2.03mm thickness, weight 2.05g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-443418
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1700-1800. The button is circular in plan and flattened in cross section, with the soldered loop adhered to an area of iron decay. The decoration is badly worn, but may have once been cruciform. Measurements: 17.34mm diameter, 6.08mm thickness, weight 3.51g.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-1D1CB2
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1700-1800. The button is broad and damaged, with its edges folded to create a tubular shape. Originally, it would have been circular in plan and domed in section, with a central soldered loop present. This is now missing. It is very worn, and the surface is badly affected, but a suggestion of impressed decoration may survive, forming a latticework around the external perimeter of the button. Measurements: 28.1mm diameter, 4.8mm thickness, weight 3.46g.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2021
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Record ID: DEV-19868B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval copper alloy button dating to c. AD 1550-1650. The button is circular in plan and domed in shape, with a slightly hollowed reverse. In the centre of the reverse is the shank, which is cast and would have been drilled. Part of the upper shank including the attachment loop is now missing. The upper surface is decorated with a floral design of a flower with eight petals and a central impressed pellet. It is similar to an example illustrated in Read (2005:32) no. 106. Measurements: 13.4mm diameter, 4.1mm thickness, weight 3.39g.
Created on: Monday 27th September 2021
Last updated: Friday 1st October 2021
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Record ID: DEV-AA58C9
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: MODERN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy police button dating to the modern period, c. 1920-1952. The button is circular in plan and domed, with a raised inner ridge following the perimeter. It is silvered on teh upper surface but this is worn. Embossed raised letters read DEVON CONSTABULARY. In the centre is a large crown with two arches is present. There is a small hole on the reverse where the shank would have been attached, but it is now missing. Measurements: 22.9mm diameter, 6.8mm thickness, weight 3.63g.
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-A82991
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1600-1750. The button survives but part of the loop is damaged and missing. It is discoidal in shape and flattened in cross section. The upper surface is decorated with a design which appears to be a sunburst with pointed triangles visible around the perimeter, pointing outwards. It is similar to Read (2005: 35) no. 122 which is dated to the 17th and into the 18th centuries. Measurements: 13.2mm diameter, 3.9mm thickness, weight 2.06g.
Created on: Thursday 29th April 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: DEV-352D61
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silvered copper alloy button of post medieval date, c. AD 1800-1900, depicting the obverse of an issue of Septimius Severus (AD 145-211). The object is circular in shape and flattened in cross section. The soldered loop on the reverse is now missing and it is plain. The design on the obverse depicts a laureate bust of Septimius Severus facing right, cuirassed. The bust is similar to that on denarii of the emperor, but the inscription is not accurate as the titles of the Emperor are usually abbreviated. Buttons imitating Roman coins are known from the 19th century, …
Created on: Saturday 16th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-75B18B
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy button of post medieval date, c. AD 1600-1700. The object is circular in shape and flattened in cross section. The integral shank survives as a stub, the upper part of the loop is missing. It is decorated with a pattern of crescents which swirl clockwise around a central circle. Smaller outer crescents are present at the edges of the button at the four cardinal points. The design is similar to an example presented by Read (2005: 79) no. 323, which is dated to the 17th century. Measurements: 22.1mm diameter, 2.9mm thickness, weight 6.3g
Created on: Monday 14th December 2020
Last updated: Sunday 24th January 2021
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Record ID: DEV-45ADBC
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1500-1600. The button is discoidal in shape, with a domed cross section and flat back. The perimeter of the button is damaged and a small area is missing, as is the shank. The flattened, rectangular base of the shank implies it would have had a stem and simple looped flank. There is a central pellet clearly visible, and possibly the suggestion of a sexfoil. This decoration is akin to that presented by Read (2005: 58) no. 218 which is also from South Somerset, and dated to the 16th century. Measurements: 17.3mm …
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2020
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Record ID: DEV-FD8098
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1550-1700. It is discoidal in shape and flattened in cross section, with a rectangular section rounded shank with drilled hole. The decoration depicts a nine pointed star which may represent the sun, with a circle at its heart. There are further accents surrounding the design but these are worn. Read (2005:34) no. 122 is very similar in form and decoration and comes from South Somerset Measurements: 14.9mm diameter, 1.3mm thickness, weight 1.24g.
Created on: Saturday 16th May 2020
Last updated: Sunday 17th May 2020
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Record ID: DEV-CBAAD8
Object type: BUTTON
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy button dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1600-1700. The button is circular in plan and flattened in cross section. It has a sub-rectangular integrally cast shank with a circular drilled aperture. It is decorated with a saltire composed of multiple small horizontal incised lines, and in each quarter and in the centre is a six pointed star. This design lies within a curvilinear border. Read (2005:79) no. 324 is very similar in design and shape, although the shank appears different. It is dated to the 17th century. Measurements: 20.3mm diameter, 1.9m…
Created on: Sunday 19th April 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 29th April 2020
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